Nunc Demitus (Song of Simeon)
Words and music © 1977 adapted from the Compline service in the 1976 Book of Common Prayer by Anne Prather
Albums that include this song:
- Dance in the Light released 1996 by Anne Prather, CD released 2010 Star Rose Arts
- The lyrics to this song are adapted from the Compline service in the 1976 prayer book. They resemble strongly the lyrics to the Fisherfolk song "Song of Simeon" though that resemblance is due more to the prayer book source than a deliberate attempt on my part to set their version to my own tune.
Lord, You have fullfilled Your word
Now let Your servant depart in peace.
Lord, You have fulfilled Your word
Now let Your servant depart in peace.
My eyes have seen the salvation
Which You have prepared
In the sight
Of all the people
Lord, You have fulfilled Your Word
Now let Your servant depart in peace.
Lord, You have fulfilled Your word
Now let Your servant depart in peace.
A light to reveal you
To the nations
And the glory
Of your people Israel.
Lord, You have fulfilled Your Word
Now let Your servant depart in peace.
Lord, You have fulfilled Your word
Now let Your servant depart in peace.